Finding the joy in exercise is a lot like finding the joy in life. Sometimes we need to look past the negative discomforts and really enjoy the true benefits. We need to look past the negative experiences and really embrace our true blessings.
When was the last time you actually looked at exercise as a reward? So often people view exercise as “just another chore” to get done in our busy lives. Or worse yet, those who use exercise to beat themselves up because somehow they just aren’t “enough”. Not skinny enough, not smart enough, not strong enough….you get the point. Think about what could happen in our minds and therefore our bodies if we think of exercise as a reward. A reward that we give ourselves because we ARE worthy already, not because we aren’t enough. We deserve to be healthy and strong. It is a gift we can give ourselves and to those we love. When we love ourselves enough to take care of ourselves, everyone prospers. We have more energy and a full emotional tank to give to those around us. Those you love deserve to have a healthier spouse, mother, father, etc.
I am a firm believer that inactivity breeds more inactivity and that activity breeds more activity. This is counterintuitive to what our minds want to believe, but it is true. People often ask me what the best exercise is for them to do. My reply is “whatever you enjoy and whatever you will stick with”.
So why not lace up those workout shoes today? It sure seems like a great day for a reward. You and your loved ones deserve it!